2500 kids see a different world

650 had never started their school day walking through a metal detector, now they have.

950 never knew that you could know the names of every kid in your high school, now they do.

1100 had never been to the Bronx, now they have.

638 never thought of going to college, now they do.

910 never knew that Maine stars could be so bright, now they do.

875 had never had a friend of a different ethnicity, now they do.

1800 thought they didn’t have any stereotypes, now they know better.

1750 had never appreciated their communities, now they want them to thrive.

2500 feared differences, now they embrace them.

2500 kids see a different world.

Imagine what OBS could do for YOUR school.

Operation Breaking Stereotypes (OBS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, working with schools in Maine, Boston, and New York City to facilitate exchanges among diverse groups of learners. Since our founding in 2002, OBS has helped more than 2500 students address ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, and racial stereotypes through writing, reading, music, photography, and personal connections.